Group Coordinator - Fife, United Kingdom - Express Group (Fife) Ltd
5 days ago
Description
EXPRESS GROUP (FIFE) LTDGroup Co-ordinator (Central Fife)
Post Title
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Group Co-ordinator (part time)
Responsible to:
Service Manager
Salary:
£10420 per annum paid monthly in arrears into your bank account on the 25th of each month (£10.02 per hour), from April £10.90 per hour / £11,336.00 per annum.
Hours of Work: 20 hours a week, Monday -Friday between and 9.15am and 1.15pm, but occasional out-of-hours working may be required.
On any day in which you work more than six hours you are entitled to 30 minute unpaid meal break, which does not count as part of your hours of work.
Groups close for the last two weeks in July when part of annual leave will be taken.Place of work:
Post will be based in Central Fie (Lochgelly, Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy), but you may be required to work at different groups at other locations in Fife if required (e.g.
sick /annual leave cover)JOB PURPOSE
- To support the team in working effectively with individuals by supporting service users in a group setting and assisting in the management of individuals.
- To coordinate and manage day support groups. In consultation with the Manager and caseworker, be responsible for the management of groups.
- To coordinate, manage, monitor and review the development of the groups in order to make them interesting and relevant to the people who attend.
- Provide emotional and practical support to service users with high support needs.
- Enable provision of a basic lunch.
MAIN ROLE
To co-ordinate and manage day support groups for people who have had or are currently experiencing mental health problems. In consultation with the Manager be responsible for the management of groups.
To co-ordinate, manage, monitor and review the development of the groups in order to make them interesting and relevant to the people who attend.
Ensure the efficient use of resources in order to operate effectively on a day-to-day basis and highlight potential problems to the line manager.
MAIN DUTIES AND TASKS
To monitor the wellbeing of service users, reporting any changes and/or deterioration in their condition immediately to the appropriate Case Worker/Manager and/or appropriate agencies.
To ensure the carrying out and maintaining at all times HACCP Based Food System "Cooksafe", as per Food Safety Act 1990, Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 and Food Safety (Temperature Control) Regulations 1995.
To involve group service users in the process of organising group activities and implement a stimulating and appropriate range of activities to meet individual and group needs with a view to encouraging independence.
To identify and link with other groups and individuals who can contribute to the content of the group meetings.
To establish good working relationships, and maintain close links with case workers and relevant personnel at the various day support venues, and any other relevant agencies and organisations linked to the service users and groups.
ADMINISTRATION
To prepare daily report sheets for each group and keep an up to date register of all service users.
To carry daily cash float for shopping, completing a daily/monthly sheet and returning paper work and cash balance to the office every month.
Please note that full responsibility for the correct balance at the end of each working day/month (for days you were directly responsible for groups) will be yours.
To provide the Manager with regular reports about the progress of the groups and inform her/him of any difficulties or concerns which may arise.
To undertake any other relevant tasks as needed and requested by the senior staff and/or Directors of Express Group (Fife) Ltd, to ensure the aims and objectives of Express Group (Fife) Ltd are achieved.
To work along with, and provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers and students involved in assisting at the groups.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Participate in all activities/training sessions, designed to improve personal and professional skills and knowledge. Please note that these sessions may take place outside normal working hours, with time off in lieu given.
SUPERVISION/TEAM MEETINGS
Attend and participate in staff support and supervision sessions and team meetings as directed by the Service Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Express Group (Fife) Ltd operates on the principles behind The National Support Standards
The main principles are:
DIGNITY, PRIVACY, CHOICE, SAFETY, REALISING POTENTIAL, EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY.
As our support approach is based on these standards we look for the following skills and qualities:
Essential Skills and Qualities:
- Experience of working with people who have had or are experiencing mental health problems
- The ability to empathise and provide a flexible approach to work
